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Forum: Swap Forum 8th March 2012, 10:52 PM
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Posted By Carl M
No sale! So it is now off to auction.

No sale! So it is now off to auction.
Forum: European Armoury 28th February 2012, 05:08 PM
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Posted By Carl M
My God, this is a beautiful sword! May I ask...

My God, this is a beautiful sword! May I ask where you found it?

I looked in my sources, even Bezdek's "German Swords and Swordmakers" and there is no listing of "Peter Knavee," nor is there a...
Forum: Swap Forum 26th February 2012, 08:19 PM
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Posted By Carl M
For sale: European broadsword c.1620 - Johannes Wundes mark

For sale: European broadsword c.1620 - Johannes Wundes mark

Antique 17th century European broadsword with German blade. The blade has the maker's name, "Johannes Wundes" on it, along with his...
Forum: Swap Forum 26th February 2012, 07:43 PM
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Posted By Carl M
German broadsword -Walloon or felddegen with basket hilt- circa 1680

Antique German broadsword, circa 1700.

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Forum: European Armoury 8th July 2011, 12:33 AM
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Posted By Carl M
Very nice swords! I recently purchased this:

Very nice swords!

I recently purchased this:
Forum: European Armoury 5th May 2011, 06:59 PM
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Posted By Carl M
Help Identify This Sword...

I am assuming it was made by Peter Knecht (1825-1850). But I do not know if it is German or Austrian or what model it is or which typle of unit used it. Any help would be appreciated.


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Forum: European Armoury 3rd May 2011, 07:52 PM
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Views: 3,751
Posted By Carl M
Help Identify this sword

I am assuming it was made by Peter Knecht (1825-1850). But I do not know if it is German or Austrian or what model it is or which typle of unit used it. Any help would be appreciated.
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Forum: European Armoury 3rd April 2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,874
Posted By Carl M
Hi Michael, I hope you did not take offense...

Hi Michael,

I hope you did not take offense at my post. I was not suggesting that you and your friend did not know what you were doing. I was hoping to make you feel better about not getting the...
Forum: European Armoury 1st April 2011, 12:33 AM
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Views: 9,423
Posted By Carl M
That's a beautiful, rare example!

That's a beautiful, rare example!
Forum: European Armoury 1st April 2011, 12:32 AM
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Views: 26,874
Posted By Carl M
Hi Matchlock, In all honestly, I think you...

Hi Matchlock,

In all honestly, I think you guys got a blessing in disguise when you didn't get that second two-hander. I was at the auction (I bought a few pieces, notably the bilbo a transitional...
Forum: European Armoury 24th March 2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,174
Posted By Carl M
Hi Fernando, As a collector, I have handled...

Hi Fernando,

As a collector, I have handled countless repros and numerous originals, both short and long hafted.



Rick,

Haha! Definitely. Put a spike on the back and four raised points...
Forum: European Armoury 24th March 2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,174
Posted By Carl M
David, Your friend is confused with fantasy...

David,

Your friend is confused with fantasy warhammers. The head of a medieval or Renaissance warhammer is well less than a couple of pounds. A ten pound head on a warhammer would be the same as a...
Forum: European Armoury 24th March 2011, 04:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,872
Posted By Carl M
Sword insurance?

Who do you fellow collectors use to insure your antique swords?
Forum: European Armoury 24th March 2011, 02:33 AM
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Views: 4,993
Posted By Carl M
I was told on another forum that the grip is too...

I was told on another forum that the grip is too long and that the originals had wire wrap with metal ribs. Mine has a very old leather grip. The grip alone from metal ring to metal ring, without...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd March 2011, 04:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,082
Posted By Carl M
Thank you, Jim! This is a great forum! I have...

Thank you, Jim! This is a great forum! I have many other antique swords that I would like to post on here and learn more about!

I am definitey going to get that two volume set by Sir James Mann.
Forum: European Armoury 23rd March 2011, 04:18 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 29,053
Posted By Carl M
That is a beautiful sword! Where did you find it?...

That is a beautiful sword! Where did you find it?

It seems to be a gray area between bilbo and rapier. The blade has a sharp taper, yet it is very broad. Speaking of bilbos, I just posted a thread...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd March 2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,993
Posted By Carl M
Help identify the Spanish bilbo

I purchased it at the Baltimore auction. Is it a 1728?

All I can say is that everything is as tight as a drum, and it looks to have never been taken apart. The peen is consistent with the rest of...
Forum: European Armoury 21st March 2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,082
Posted By Carl M
Junker, Where did you get that book" I have...

Junker,

Where did you get that book" I have been looking for a good makers mark reference book. I would have to agree with Jim that the markings are different.

Jim,

Thank you for your input,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2011, 03:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,675
Posted By Carl M
I'll be there! What is the forum gathering?

I'll be there! What is the forum gathering?
Forum: European Armoury 14th March 2011, 02:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,082
Posted By Carl M
Help Identifying sword mark - Italian?

I purchased this sword a few years back. It was listed by the seller as a "c.1600 Italian Arming sword." It is about 37 inches long and weighs about 2 lbs, very well balanced. However, I have never...
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